The Topsham School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Topsham School
Address: Orchard Way, Topsham
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX3 0DN
Telephone Number: 01392 874498
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1997
Federation: The United Schools Federation (usf)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Joanna Crathorne
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.3%

Location and administration

URN: 131108
DfE Number: 878/2090
UKPRN: 10075268
UPRN: 10023119543
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Exeter (E07000041)
Constituency: Exmouth and Exeter East (E14001232)
Electoral Ward: Topsham (E05011023)

Easting & Northing: 296295E, 88348N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 41' 10.15" N 3° 28' 9.35" W
Plus Code: 9C2RMGPJ+F7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jonathan Couch - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Joanna Crathorne - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Victoria Faulkner - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Mr Nick Glanfield - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Neil Gore - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Carl Grindrod - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Martin Harding - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Chris Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Colin Randall-Greene - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Charles Russell - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Mr Ken Singleton - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Dr Leanne Smith - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2028.
  • Elizabeth Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 15 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 April 2028.
  • Mrs Joanna Towns - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Robert Viant - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 December 2029.